I NEED HELP PEOPLE. ITS ABIT OF AN IRRESPONSIBLE ACT BUT IM TRYING TO BE A GOOD OWNER.
My friends got me a glider on my birthday which is 28th JUNE and it seems to have a bent tail a broken one but no wounds nor pain. It just seems so normal so i send a pic to my breeder friend and he said its a birth defect or past injury im worry of my glider will its tail affect its daily routine for example gliding ? it can still climb and run pretty well ANY IDEA GUYS ? The irresponsible pet shop even offer to change a new glider for me CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT> ALL THEY WANT IS MONEY

Hey guys! I'm looking to adopt two of these awesome critters. Anyone know a good place or breeder in Damansara Heights/Bangsar area? I don't have a car, so I will be taking public transport and so won't be able to go far, especially if I'm carrying sugar gliders. Thanks.

Hi, I have a friend have some prob with his female glider, ; lately lose appetite, not eating pellet, but still active and drinking. Poop is nice shape also... Please advice.. He just got her for 3 months

Is the glider self mutilating? Is the tail wet at the bent area? If not, all is well...
Gliding, unless u r letter her free roam at a really big area, she won't be doing that.

Gliders are really fussy eaters. Some day they love apple, the very next day they just ignore it...
As long as she's healthy and not losing weight, she'll be fine.

Anyone have any good homemade diets they can share? =)

OMG !!!
Such despicable human nature

maybe you can try to give puree (fruits, not citrus fruits)
you can do a pancake by using egg (as the base or substitute of flour) with squashed banana (just break the banana til it seem small pieces) & just cook it like a pancake
then you can sprinkle some recommend supplements

hope it helps

[do correct me if I'm wrong]

Do not give them banana as its low in calcium to phosphorus ratio.

Hi Avangelice,

I have some questions in regards of the nutrients, if you don't mind to help me out

1. My sugar glider doesnt seem to like to eat pellets (Chubby - Supreme blend). always pour the pellets from its plate. What should I give him as a part of nutrient? Because I watch youtube, it is to stated 75% pellets 25% fruits & vegetables + other supportive foods
2. Additionally, i gave him the HPW instant + treats in it. Sometimes he eat sometimes he left there. what should i do?
3. Is cat food (tuna packet) advisable?

appreciate the help

Hi jitshiong,

sometimes my glider just space out of his mind and looks like want to fall asleep

is it normal?

TQ

Hey man. I got just the website for you.

One moment.
http://sugarglider.info/staple-diets/

I personally use OHPW as their main staple diet as pallets are unhealthy for them in a long run. Also you have to be aware of hind leg paralysis which is caused by feeding unhealthy diets to your sugar glider.

My hpw concoction is 3 scrambled eggs, 1 1/2cups honey, 1/4 hpw powder, 2 cups warm water. Blend for 4 minutes. Freeze in cubes

Feed with one table spoon of vege and one table spoon of fruit for them. make sure its a daily food not high potassium or you gonna get your gliders sick

Your glider is still afraid hence why it stays still. How long you kept him?

Hello!

Just wondering..

1. Is it okay for me to just have one F sugar glider? Apart from it being lonely and stuffs, will it .. die of loneliness or something? Like hamsters, they need to be at least in a pair or they'll die easily ( that's what happened to my previous hamsters )

2. Since sugar gliders eat sweet stuff, will their hands get sticky after eating? I mean as in, I'll let them roam around the room after eating and just afraid that my floor would get sticky as well after that and attract ants.

3. As long as with fruits + vege + HPW are fine right? I've read some posts and I realized some are feeding them mealworms as treats. ( I'm scared of worms, sorry =x )

4. How smelly is the poo/pee? Is it as smelly as cat's ?

First timer here and I'm deciding between hamster or this. One downside about hamster is the lifespan and looking forward to know more about sugar gliders! ( Still reading the posts )

Thanks.

Since most of the members has gone to FB groups..sugarglidermalaysia... i do suggest u follow them to.. nevertheless i will try to answer your question

This post has been edited by tednet: Sep 7 2015, 12:30 AM

75% pellets & 25% fruits/veggies? When did this become the new diet plan?

1. It can get depressed and self mutilate which can lead to death. Not usually recommended to keep a lone glider, but not impossible if you are prepared to give it a lot of attention everyday. Not all hamsters need to be in pairs. Some are solitary like syrian hamsters, who will fight if kept in pairs or groups.

2. Usually they will clean themselves after eating. Unless you scare them while they're eating, then you'll get little sweet footprints.

3. You don't need to feed mealworms if you find it difficult to handle. It can be replaced by many things like steamed/boiled chicken breast pieces, hard boiled egg, boiled/steamed turkey(if you can find any), even just a bit of wholewheat bread can be used as a treat. Be thoughtful on what kinds of fruit & veggies and rotate between different combos. HPW should not make up more than 50% of the meal.

4. Generally bearable if kept clean, however it can be very pungent especially if fed a lot of protein. Some people are told by pet shops to not feed protein rich foods to 'reduce odour', which usually leads to malnutrition as they need protein. Just feed them properly and don't worry so much about the smell. As long as you keep the cage clean regularly it should not be too bad. Male gliders tend to be stronger smelling to show off their macho-ness.

Hamsters and sugar gliders are very different animals. They're not the same species. Its stated in many sources that sugar gliders are capable of living up to 15 years, but they also have a high and early death rate as pets due to improper care. Most pet sugar gliders don't live past 4 years of age due to owner negligence, whereas hamsters are way easier to care for despite their very short lifespan. If you are up for the commitment, then a sugar glider is no better pocket pet. If not then hamsters are your best bet.

My virgin Billie is currently 9 years old and healthy(fat!) with some greying fur. Maggie was around 12 years old when she died last year.

This post has been edited by Reanne: Sep 14 2015, 02:56 AM

A lot of people wouldn't like this but I've been keeping a female glider, going to her 4th year soon. So far so good, doesn't look the best but she's decent.

No matter how busy you are, you still need to find time at least once a week to trim her nails & prepare her fruits every night. Be disciplined enough for those & it shouldn't drive your glider nuts to the point of self-mutilation.

guys, I have a cage to give away for free...
anyone interested and staying in Penang area pls PM me...
Photo will be sent thru WA

Very glad she's in good hands of yours.

Yoo.....it's been a while, still in SG??
I think your one is just me being too gung ho & semangat over it, i glued her to me 24/7 until she got too stressed/exhausted. Learn to give them gliders some space now.